Upshaw was being transported from the Jones County Jail to Jackson State Prison. Burnette said the escapee may have taken off his orange inmate jumpsuit and may be wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants that have been cut off into shorts.

She said Upshaw’s original charge was burglary, and the chief requested anyone coming in contact with the inmate to please notify the Jones County Sheriff’s Office at 478-986-3489 or the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, 770-775-8216.

Upshaw was brought to Jones County Superior Court Feb. 6 for a probation modification, during which the balance of his two Jones County cases were revoked in full to prison.